CLEARFIELD – Clearfield County District Attorney William A. Shaw Jr. announced Clearfield County’s Fugitive of the Week for the week of August 27.
Shaw identified the fugitive as Christopher Clark, 30, of Spring Street, Clearfield. Clark is wanted for failure to appear at arraignment court Aug. 3.
On June 5, 2012, Trooper Michael Berta of the Pennsylvania State Police, Clearfield barracks, filed a criminal complaint, charging Clark with aggravated assault, criminal mischief, terroristic threats, simple assault, recklessly endangering another person, disorderly conduct and harassment.
An affidavit of probable cause filed by Berta states that in May 2012, the Pennsylvania State Police began an investigation into an assault that occurred on Alder Street in Gulich Township. Upon investigation it was found that Clark had punched the victim in the face and had struck the victim with a baseball bat. It was also found that Clark had damaged the victim’s vehicle by striking it with a baseball bat several times.
A preliminary hearing was held July 11, at which time all charges were held to court. On Aug. 3, Clark failed to appear for arraignment court and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
Clark is described as a Caucasian man who stands 5 feet, 11 inches tall. He has brown eyes and hair.
Anyone with knowledge of Clark’s location is asked to call Clearfield County Crime Stoppers at (800)-376-4700. All calls to Crime Stoppers are confidential.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted by visiting the Clearfield County District Attorney web site at “www.ClearfieldDA.org” and selecting “Report A Crime.”